Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog – Philanthropy Potluck

From a UnitedHealth Group press release:

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced the launch of a ten-year, $100 million initiative designed to support communities in the state of Minnesota, where UnitedHealth Group has its headquarters and 20 other facilities. The initiative, “United Minnesota,” is designed to advance health, education and social well-being in the state through alliances with community organizations that have demonstrated success in improving the quality of life in their communities and the state.

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Bill King, president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, said, “I congratulate UnitedHealth Group on the launch of its ‘United Minnesota’ community initiative to ensure Minnesota is the healthiest possible place to live, learn and grow. Foundations and corporate givers in Minnesota and across the nation are working tirelessly to find the most effective solutions for improving the health, education and well-being of our communities. ‘United Minnesota’ will provide critically needed new and sustained funding to help community organizations in these efforts.”

• Press release
• Star Tribune: U Among Recipients of UnitedHealth’s New Charity
• Pioneer Press: UnitedHealth To Give More In Minnesota